Instructor, Specialized Fitness (Part-time)
Requisition ID: 13612
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Salary Information: $33.508 - $44.900 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 08/06/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.
You are responsible for providing instruction for a wide variety of specialized group fitness and fitness-related classes in identified programs at the City of Ottawa, in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 10 and Current Fitness Certification from a recognized fitness certification organization (or equivalent as deemed acceptable by management).
Minimum of 6 months of experience or equivalent apprenticeship.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Corporate and Departmental policies, guidelines and directives
- City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge base, skills and training necessary to lead variety of fitness classes
- Ability to speak clearly and actively listen
- Maintain a fun and safe environment
- Understanding of community fitness environment and needs
- Flexible
- Creative
- Organized
- Reliable
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Open to change and innovation
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.